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This report delves into the background, demographics, trip purposes, characteristics, activities, and satisfaction levels of visitors to Tompkins County as of May 4, 2010, providing valuable insights for stakeholders in strategic tourism planning.
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Profile of Visitors to Tompkins County May 4, 2010
Outline • Background • Demographics • Trip Purpose • Trip Characteristics • Trip Activities • Satisfaction • Questions
Background • Project Began – Fall 2008 • Strategic Tourism Planning Board • Stakeholders & Focus Group Meetings • Surveys • Intercept Survey – 12 Months • Household Survey – January/February 2009 • Student Survey – April/May 2009 • Innkeeper Survey – Spring 2009 • Visitors Bureau Survey – Apr to Nov 2009 • Other Data Sources
Background • Who is a Tompkins County visitor? A traveler to Tompkins County who does not live, work, or attend school in the county.
Demographics Q: How many annual visitors to Tompkins County? A: 843,000
Trip Purpose Visitors Bureau Surveys Primary Motivation Visitors Bureau Surveys Secondary Motivation Proximity/Location Cornell/Ithaca College Natural Beauty/Scenery Waterfalls/Gorges Dining/Food Wineries Recommendations • Cornell/Ithaca College • Natural Beauty/Scenery • Waterfalls/Gorges • Cayuga Lake/Fingerlakes • Family • Outdoor Activities • Wineries
Trip Activities Q: What is the total annual spending of visitors to Tompkins County? A: $156 Million